Evangelistic Meeting Begins May 21 at Meth Church
Rev. Jordan W. Carter, general evangelist, will conduct services at the Meth Church on Sunday May 21. The meeting aims to unite country and town participants with pastor Rev. Par Holst assisting. Carter, a Forest City native with fifty five years in ministry, recently led a successful Stanford Kentucky revival. Prof. B. G. Grenfeld will lead singing. All are invited.
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Methit Church
Jordan W. Carter
Igeal Methi
Jor W. Carter
Par- Fr Holst
Carter
Forest City
Asbury Cok
Wilmore
Stanford
J. H. Thomas
Forest
Caroleen News: Revival Meeting and Local News Recap
Revival meeting at the tist church next Sunday with Tate and Barton leading. Elim tin back from Rutherford hospital after weeks with a broken leg. J H Francis and family visited Mt Vernon relatives. Louise Hurt returned to Charlotte. Jr and Mrs B W Thompson, Lee Stalnaker motored Morganton. Rain kept many home from ice cream supper but attendance reported good. James opened a cream parlor opposite the post office. Roy James spent the week at home. Early and Lee fished. Mrs W B Blantop and daughter Jesse attended memorial services. Mrs Ed Williams visited Mrs Whitesides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Barton
Elim Tin
Rutherford Pital
J. H. Francis
Mt. Vernon
J. James
Roy James
David Early
Frank Lee
W. B. Blantop
Jesse
Rabeth Lund
Ed. Williams
Whitesides
Moonshiner Still Destroyed Near Cliffside
Patrolman J L Griffin reports near Cliffside last Friday a moonshining operation was destroyed after a watch by Officer Howser and Mr O Byers. About fifty gallons of mash were found 125 yards from Arrowood's property, who denied knowledge. Arrowood was detained and later bound over for Federal Court after a Rutherfordton commission appearance and rifle incident.
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J. L. Griffin
Cliffside
Howser
O. Byers
John “Arrowood
Arrowood
Rutherfordton
Broadway Notes Highlight Local Visits and News
Mayor Lowrance spent part of the week in Rutherfordton. Syd Cooper and wife returned from Spartanburg where their baby improved under Dr. Smith’s care. Isaac Biggerstaffs visited Ellenboro. Harrill and Mary Nell Philips spent part of last week in Spartanburg. Sherlin family visited Union Mills. G C Smart and Mrs Isaac attended Oak Grove memorials. Biggerstaffs from Avondale visited Broadway. Sallie Green and family went to Tanner’s Grove. C C Lawrance and children visited with G C Hill family. Broadway Grocery Store reports strong business. Kendricks spent the weekend at Bostic.
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Mayor Lowrance
Rutherfordton
Syd Cooper
Spartanburg
Dr. Smith
Isaac Biggerstaff
Ellenboro
Charlie Harrill
Mary Nell Philips
Spartanbrug
J. S. Sherlin
Union Mills
G. C. Smart
Efird Bros Plan South's Largest Store for Charlotte
Efird Brothers Inc plans a six story department store on the old Charlotte hotel lot near city hall, a project costing around 300000 with about 114000 square feet of floor space. The Charlotte Observer notes rumors support the plan, with completion expected within a year and a half. The Efird chain operates 30 to 40 popular priced stores across North and South Carolina, with a central wholesale unit in Charlotte. Forest City hosts a prosperous local branch managed by P. T. Reinhardt serving Rutherford County.
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Charlotte Hotel
City Hall
Efird Brothers, Inc
The
Charlotte Observer
Efird
East Trade and College Streets
Carolinas
Charlotte
J. B. Efird
North Carolina
South Carolina
Forest City
P. T. Reinhardt
Rutherford County
Veterinarian Coming to Forest City as New Doctor
Dr. J. E. Hodges, mayor of Malden and noted veterinarian, writes to the Courier that after reviewing Forest City last year for a possible location he has decided to move here. He expects to arrive by the 2nd and will be a valuable addition to the community, receiving a warm welcome from residents.
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J. E. Hodges
Malden
The
Courier
Forest City
Hodges
Radium Gift Reaches Rutherford Hospital in Memorial
The 900 milligrams of radium costing 100000 dollars, a memorial from J. C. Plonk to Mrs. Laura E. Plonk, arrived at Rutherford hospital in Rutherfordton. The radium comes from Radium Company of Denver by registered mail and will be ready for use by June 11. It will be installed with equipment to extract emanations for cancer treatment, a safe procedure in expert hands, and is one of the nation’s largest deposits likely to benefit thousands in the South.
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J. C. Plonk
Rutherford Hospital
Laura E. Plonk
Rutherfordton
Radium Company
Denver
Colorado
Plonk
Keep Your Self Safe On The Road Poem
A rural voice advises perseverance and temper in life despite burdens and troubles. It urges polite passage of others, focusing on inner resolve, faith, and vigilance to avoid disaster while moving forward in the race of life. The piece emphasizes self-control and reliance on the trusted to overcome adversity.
Summer schools open with Harrill and Jones teachers
Miss Irene Harrill and Miss Bertha Jones began a summer school session last Monday. Harrill teaches general work at the school building while Jones handles primary instruction at the old Baptist church. Attendance runs about 100 in each program.
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Irene Harrill
Bertha Jones
Old Baptist Church
Miss Jones
Miss Harrill
Used Chevrolets Wanted for Trade at Forest City
Forest City Motor Co seeks used Chevrolet cars for trade. They have callers for used Chevrolets and will make deals attractive to anyone disposing of one.
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Forest City Motor CO
Round Hill Commencement Celebrates A Long Year
Round Hill Academy in Union Mills wrapped a 23rd annual commencement after April 29 to May 3 with a baccalaureate by Rev. R H Herring and a literary address by Hon. W R Chambers. Diplomas were awarded to ten seniors and 25 completing normal manual training. The program featured a Glee Club, a B Sharp Musical Club concert, and the play The Winning of Latane.
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Union Mills
Round Hill Academy
R. H. Herring
W. R. Chambers
Lass
Glee Club
First Baptist Church of
Waynesville
Board of
Round Hill Baptist
Hattie Lewis
Ethel Morris
Emma Goforth
Destiny
Ray Morris
Jacquette Hill
Selma Lail
Irene Harri
Robert Likens
Universal Peace
Mary Allen
Julia Morris
B-Sharp Musical Club
Ethel Elmore
Latane
Robert
Likens
Irene” |Harris
J. T. Bowden
Marion
Memorial services and growth of Pinehurst Sunday school
Ellenboro R-2 May 15 reports a large crowd at Concord church memorial services with Rev S N Watson of Forest City preaching and several short talks in the afternoon. Profs W B Blanton and W E Owens of Caroleen and J P Carter contributed singing. Pinehurst Sunday school is growing rapidly as spring arrives.
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Pinehurst
Ellenboro
R-2
Concord Church
S. N. Watson
Forest City
W. B. Blanton
W. E. Owens
Caroleen
J. P. Carter
Cliffside
Forest City School Board Reelects Teachers and Plans Tuition
At a spring meeting the Forest City School Board re elected L. Smith superintendent and a slate of teachers across departments. A tuition fee will be charged for non district students below high school, with high school entrants exempt by law. The board aims to provide education and invites all who can attend. The exact charge will be announced later.
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Forest City School Board
L. Smith
Amelia Stephenson
Mary Simpson
Ruby Stanton
Minnie Cassidey
Lucy Padgett
Mary Sue Hill
Virginia Holmes
Mae Nanney
Nell Young
Frances Hoyle
Florine Herman
J. V. Ware
Annie Hamrick
R. C. Cochran
Bertha Jones
Rutherfordton to Have Modern Iso-Thermal Hotel
Rutherfordton May 15. A new modern Iso Thermal hotel will replace the old structure behind the current building facing Washington Street. Builder Oliver Hill and M L Justice signed the contract. S B Tanner owns the site. The three story, 120 by 12 foot main block adds a 68 by 42 foot wing, 48 bedrooms with baths, steam heat, elevator, and fireproof construction. Ground breaking is soon, with completion planned for fall.
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Rutherfordton
Oliver Hill
M. L. Justice
Washington Street
S. B. Tanner
Florence Baptist revival closes with 77 added
Florence Baptist church closed a revival meeting Sunday night adding 77 new members. Rev. C C Matheny preached and was praised for leading many to join. He will be away at the Southern Baptist Convention in Jacksonville for about a week and plans to resume Florence work upon return. A baptism is set for the fourth Sunday night. A building campaign is under way with funds being solicited and construction to begin around August first.
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Florence Baptist Church
C. C. Matheny
Matheny
Jacksonville
Southern Baptist Convention
Florence
Tm Committee
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B. G. Grenfeld
J. W. Carter
D. D
Caroleen News
Efird Bros
Plan South
J.C. Plonk
M. L. Skaggs
Mary Josephine Allen
Emma Jane Goforth
Kathryne Irene Harris
Jacquette Arminta Hill
Hattie Eliabeth Lewis
Selma Irene Lail
Ethel Annie Morri Jubia Hunt Morris
Ray Wilson Morris
Elizabeth Rucker
Virginia Goforth
Grady Smart
Roscoe Morgan
Mary Willie Flynn
Daisy Johnson
Marvel le |Johnson
Robert Likvases [Setzer
Oscar L
Board of Trustees
Round Hill ‘Academy
Elizabeth Shackelford
Florence Reed
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